Make a Quick & Easy Fall Sign!

Anita K
by Anita K
8 Materials
$10.00
30 Minutes
Easy
You can make a seasonal sign in a few simple steps!
Cut a narrow piece of cardboard on which you will glue 6" wood shims.
Optional: Cover one side of the cardboard with card stock, or gift wrap. Mine is a burlap pattern gift wrap. This will be the back of your sign. I prefer to have a fully finished product.
Glue the shims - alternating thick side to thin side, on the opposite side of the cardboard (the side that is not covered with the paper). Alternating the sides will give your sign a woven effect.
Shim Pattern in Progress
Completed Front of Pattern
Paint the shims with dark wax, or a paint color of your choice. Wipe off the excess paint or wax with a paper towel so the grain shows through.
Wipe Off Excess Wax or Paint
Cut a ribbon and hot glue it to the back of your sign to serve as a hanger.
Glue on a pre-made wood word, silk flowers and plants as desired. I painted the sign so it would pop against the dark finish.
Display Your Sign Anywhere in Your Home!
Suggested materials:
  • 6" Wood Shims   (Home Depot)
  • Cardboard   (Packing Box)
  • Silk Seasonal Flowers & Plants   (Michael's Crafts)
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